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How to get from Miami to Des Moines

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Tampa: about 7h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Washington. Two tickets from $129.

Flights from Miami to Des Moines

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Tampa
7h 15m
two tickets, via Chicago
$129
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,335 mi (2,149 km)
fastest
Via Tampa
7h 15m
with the connection
Miami to Tampa flight 1h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Tampa International. Departure to Des Moines: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International.
Tampa to Des Moines flight 3h 5m
Via Atlanta
7h 19m
with the connection
Miami to Atlanta flight 2h 4m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Des Moines flight 2h 15m
Via Chicago
7h 57m
with the connection
Miami to Chicago flight 3h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International. Departure to Des Moines: Chicago Midway International.
Chicago to Des Moines flight 1h 37m
two ticketsfrom $129
Via Dallas
8h 21m
with the connection
Miami to Dallas flight 3h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Des Moines: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Des Moines flight 1h 56m
two ticketsfrom $202
Via Washington
8h 31m
with the connection
Miami to Washington flight 2h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Des Moines: Ronald Reagan National.
Washington to Des Moines flight 2h 56m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Miami to Des Moines?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tampa.
What is the fastest way to fly from Miami to Des Moines?
Via Tampa: 1h 10m to the connection, 3h 5m after it, about 7h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Miami to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $129. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Miami and Des Moines?
Tampa (7h 15m total), Atlanta (7h 19m total), Chicago (7h 57m total), Dallas (8h 21m total) and Washington (8h 31m total).
How far is Des Moines from Miami?
1,335 mi (2,149 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.